Virgin Money has chosen mental health charities Mind and SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) as new corporate charity partners.
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Women’s Healthcare Charity Alliance launch support for women in the workplace
Leading health plan provider, Simplyhealth, has announced the launch of its Women’s Healthcare Charity Alliance, bringing together four charities; Bloody Good Period, Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services (DAVSS), Miscarriage Association, and Ovarian Cancer Action, to challenge taboos associated with women’s health conditions and drive meaningful change in the workplace by supporting employers. According to a […]
Read MoreLeeds Beckett helping Wakefield Council improve health of residents
Leeds Beckett University’s research expertise is set to improve health outcomes in Wakefield thanks to £1.25million funding to help tackle health inequalities in the city. The funding is part of a £5million Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) grant to Wakefield Council. The research partnership will also involve Sheffield Hallam University, St George’s Community Centre and […]
Read MoreRecord Breaking number of missions for Devon Air Ambulance
2023 saw a record number of missions for Devon Air Ambulance, illustrating just how vital the medical emergency service remains to the people of Devon. Throughout another challenging year for many public services and charities, the crew at Devon Air Ambulance were tasked to attend a huge 2,226 incidents across Devon and assisting across borders […]
Read MoreBrain tumour charity trustee prepares for epic 2,740km running challenge
A charity trustee who returned to running as a way of coping with his mum’s brain cancer death is preparing to complete 15 official marathons as part of a 2,740km running challenge.
Read MoreNew programmes launched to help break cycles of domestic abuse
TLC: Talk, Listen, Change, the Manchester based relationships charity with more than 40 years’ experience in helping people build safe, happy and healthy relationships announces that it is expanding beyond the North West and will be offering services at the Chrysalis Centre based in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. The Chrysalis Centre is a ground-breaking programme of […]
Read MoreBlind and Sight Impaired have their say
4Sight Vision Support (4SVS) is delighted to announce its participation in a major new Sussex-wide NHS initiative. The charity, in partnership with East Sussex Vision Support, has received funding from an NHS Sussex Health Inequalities grant to talk to people across Sussex to identify the issues faced by people living with sight loss and feedback […]
Read MoreBHT Sussex launches Christmas appeal to help people facing homelessness
BHT Sussex has launched its Christmas appeal which aims to support those facing homelessness this winter, with an animated video depicting the true story of someone they have previously helped. The money raised will go to First Base, its day centre supporting people who are rough sleeping in Brighton and Hove. As soaring rents and […]
Read MoreHospital charities bring Christmas cheer to patients and staff
University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) Charity is raising money for its Christmas Appeal to bring some festive magic to patients and staff at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital this Christmas. Being in hospital is never easy, especially over Christmastime. Hospitals are still extremely busy during this period and the […]
Read More“Real life superheroes” recognised for work in healthcare with charity awards
The annual Starlight Health Play Awards took place at the Bluebird in Chelsea, London, where Kate Thornton presented three inspiring individuals with awards for their work in championing play for children in hospital.
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